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France establishes World Cup tournament record with 22 three-pointers against Nigeria
The French national team surpassed the single-game mark, according to Associated Press.
The short version
- France defeated Nigeria 111-56 and set a Women's Basketball World Cup single-game record by making 22 three-pointers.[Associated Press]
- Migna Toure made France's 21st three-pointer to eclipse Japan's previous mark of 20, and Dominique Malonga added the 22nd.[Associated Press]
- Belgium reached the tournament quarterfinals by defeating Australia 80-68, while Puerto Rico eliminated Turkey with a 75-71 victory.[Associated Press]
Key facts
- France set a Women's Basketball World Cup single-game record with 22 three-pointers in a 111-56 victory over Nigeria.[Associated Press]
- Migna Toure made the 21st three-pointer to break Japan's mark of 20, followed by Dominique Malonga scoring the 22nd.[Associated Press]
- Emma Meesseman scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds to lead Belgium to an 80-68 win over Australia, securing a quarterfinal spot.[Associated Press]
- Julie Allemand reached an all-time tournament record of 111 career World Cup assists for Belgium.[Associated Press]
- Puerto Rico eliminated Turkey with a 75-71 victory in their final group match.[Associated Press]
Sources
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- France sets 3-pointer record with 22 at Women’s FIBA World Cup, Belgium reaches quarterfinalsAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press